On Thursday, Noa was a year and a half old. I haven’t done well about keeping up with her month birthdays, but this one struck me significantly. Something about her being as close to 2 as she is to 1, and especially as she seems to have grown up light years since Martha was born. There aren’t words to express my incredible gratitude to the Lord for this wonderful person he has placed in our lives. And not just in our lives, but He’s given us the great pleasure of loving and knowing her better than anyone else in this whole world. It is hard to watch her grow up and the time passes too quickly, but honestly, I can’t wait to know and love her better in the months and years to come. And if these 18 months have been any indication, I know I’ll enjoy loving and knowing her more and more than I do now. I have found that, as in my marriage, being the mother of my daughter just gets better and better.
Do you like Hello Kitty? Here she is!
Tonite when I put her to bed, I lingered with her and we cuddled on the extra bed in her room. I talked to her about the things we did today and the people in our lives and we had a great little chat. It was mostly her saying “yea” and “no” to my quesitons about what she enjoyed, who she loves, and what she likes to eat or not eat. It wasn’t anything deep 
but it was fun to just sit and talk to her and know that we were understanding each other. It made me excited for many many many more conversations with this sweet girl as we end our days and reflect. I look forward to the days that they are deeper, but for now, I can’t imagine anything sweeter at the end of my day.
So I just want to praise the Lord for the 18 wonderful months of life he has given our Noa and all he has given us through that precious life. “Every good and perfect gift is from above” and I can’t think of many greater gifts than this precious little girl.
Mar
29
We praise God for you too Noa!!